BBB Wisconsin reminder: scammers are a sad reality after a natural disaster

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It's sad but true.

After a natural disaster scammers will look to take advantage of flood victims and those who want to help.

Jim Temmer of the BBB Wisconsin says there are three scams they usually see:

Flood scams involving charity.

Temmer says only use a reputable group or company.

Pay with a credit card, never cash.

"You have to be very careful," Temmer says. "People will pull on your heartstrings. But there are people taking advantage. Make sure it's a reputable company. There have been drives for water, for food, for clothing to help the people of Burlington. Those have been successful. But if you meet somebody at a mall, odds are they're going to pocket that money."